Raheem Sterling however, who earlier this season made his full international debut against Sweden, misses out on the 23-man squad due to a thigh problem. His place has been filled by Wigan Athletic's Liverpool-born winger Callum McManaman.

Commenting on the Jamaican-born speedster's absence, Pearce told TheFA.com: "Raheem's had a thigh problem that he's been nursing for some time, and he's not played for Liverpool for the last six or seven weeks. It's a real disappointment because his form for the Under-21s of late has been outstanding.

"But if they're not fit, I can't pick them."

Sterling has made 36 appearences for the Merseysiders during an impressive break through season but none since a late cameo from the bench against Aston Villa in March.

There is also no place for Reds full-back Jack Robinson despite the 19-year-old featuring regularly in recent squads. Southampton's Luke Shaw and Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur are Pearce's preferred left-back options.

Robinson has spent the last few months on-loan at Championship outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers but despite making 11 appearances he could not prevent them from being relegated to League One.

England's campaign starts with a game against Italy on June 5th and their group also contains Norway and the hosts Israel.

The side go into the tournament with high hopes and on the back of a nine-match winning streak, compiled without even conceding a goal.

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